Al Akimoff,
International Director,
Youth With a Mission, Slavic Ministries (established and has worked as director since 1969)
“When the wall that surrounded Eastern Europe fell in the early 90s, we were besieged by groups that wanted to go to Eastern Europe. They went, they did their thing and returned to tell their stories, not so with Greg Gulley and New Life Ministries. They went, had their hearts radically changed and challenged and they are still going. Because of that their stories continue and what great stories they are, you really need to read them, but be careful, your hearts may also get radically changed.”
The Honorable William Cobey, Former United States Congressman, NC,
Former Athletic Director, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
"I have known Greg Gulley personally for over twenty years, and Nancy and I are enthusiastic supporters of Greg and his work.
"In an age when we must make critical decisions concerning the giving of our time and resources, it is vital that foreign missions have as their focus reaching, training and supporting nationals to reach their own. No one does that better or more effectively than New Life Ministries.
"This organization has borne incredible fruit in both outreach and discipleship. There are so many who are now working for the ministry and serving in leadership positions who have been saved and discipled through this very ministry.
"Looking at the region of the world where New Life concentrates its work, I see an historic opportunity to greatly impact these former communist countries which were controlled by the old Soviet Union. For those of us who want to take Christianity, as well as freedom and democracy to the rest of the world, I am very enthusiastic about the work Greg and his staff are doing. Young people from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Latvia are in leadership training and they will be among the future leaders of these countries, affecting the very moral fabric of their societies for decades to come.
"Please give a close and prayerful look at New Life Ministries, and I know you will find this organization of very dedicated believers worthy of your prayers and serious support."
Jim Burchette, President of North Carolina Baptist Men
“North Carolina Baptist Men has partnered with New Life Ministries and Greg Gulley on mission projects in Latvia and can truly say that it was our experience of a wonderful opportunity to work with orphans and orphanages in the former Soviet Union. It really is amazing the passion that is shown for the welfare, health and spiritual life of these children and young people. Greg and New Life Ministries not only have a heart for those in the orphanages, but also does follow up ministry after they leave to go into society.
“I feel that we cannot change the world at once, but to start with these that have been forgotten by society is a magnificent way to show the love of Jesus. It will be miraculous one day to look back and see the difference that New Life Ministries and Greg have made in the former Soviet Union to share Christ with others.
“In our work with New Life Ministries and Greg we have found this to be an organization and individuals that are committed to serve and share the love of Christ. This ministry will save many children.”
Lenny LeBlanc,
Singer/songwriter/worship leader,
Composer of “Above All,” “There is None Like You”
“It has been my pleasure to visit overseas to the former Soviet Union with Greg in past years, and to see the impact that New Life Ministries has made in the lives of children and youth who have been forgotten. Through New Life’s outreach and discipleship programs these children learn of God’s love and faithfulness.
“Greg and his team mentor those that attend their programs, teaching them how to live out the Christ life. Through their efforts children of all ages realize that they are not alone and definitely have not been not forgotten.
“Contributing to this ministry each year continues to be a blessing to my family. We thank God for Greg and all those who work tirelessly to see that the needs of these children are met.”
The Honorable Thomas Fetzer,
Former Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, 1993-1999
“I have known Greg Gulley for over twenty years, and it is with great pleasure that I give the highest recommendation of him and his work. Over those years, I have observed and been a strong advocate of the work he has been doing with young people and have especially marveled at the extraordinary success he has garnered since 1990 in the countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
“I have also been extremely impressed by the work being done with orphans and orphanages in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Greg’s extensive hands on work experience in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, combined with the academic research on orphans and orphanages in the Slavic world he has spent the past three years conducting at Duke University, makes him uniquely qualified to both create this comprehensive program and to oversee its implementation. Again, I offer to you my highest recommendation of Greg and his work, and ask you to seriously consider being actively and fully involved in bringing this blueprint into reality.”
Reverend Phil Qualls,
Senior Pastor, Apex Baptist Church, Apex, NC
“I have been serving as pastor of Apex Baptist Church in Apex, North Carolina for the past 20 years. In the last seven years, we have had the opportunity to work with Greg Gulley and New Life Ministries.
“I am writing to you today to recoomend, for your consideration, partnering with this ministry for the cause of Christ in the former Soviet Union. Our church family has witnessed the powerful impact this ministry has had in bringing young people to Christ and discipling them to live for Christ in an effective way.
“I would encourage you to meet Greg and catch his spirit for the young people in the countries of the former USSR. New Life Ministries has a number of people who can come and speak to your congregation or to individual Sunday school classes. Once your people see the effectiveness of this ministry in reaching people for Christ, I am sure they will want to become a partner. Thank you for reading this recommendation to a most worthy evangelistic ministry.”
David Williams,
Missions Pastor, Colonial Baptist Church, Cary, NC
"When a team from our church ministered alongside of New Life in the Crimea, they were thrilled to be part of a unique work in a neglected part of the world. I highly recommend you go and see their outreach and discipling strategy firsthand. You can't help that in blessing these children you will be blessed yourself."
Reverend. J. Lindsay Sadler, Jr.,
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Charlottesville, VA
“I’ve had the privilege to witness the hand of the Lord on New Life Ministries for the past twenty years. From the concert format of ministry to the present ministries in Russia, the Lord has lead Greg Gulley and his team to reach untold numbers for the Kingdom of God.
“Not only have I witnessed, but also I have participated in the concert venue of this ministry. In addition, as a pastor, I have had “The Greatest Star” performance outreach in my church several times.
“Greg Gulley is truly called by the Lord to this ministry. The Lord has gifted him in teaching, writing, singing, and creating variety of ministry components through the ministry to reach, teach, and train nationals. They in turn reach their community and country with the Gospel.
“Several times Emmanuel Baptist in Raleigh, NC had the blessing of hearing a number of orphans from Russian speak at our church. These are children who have come to know the Lord through New Life Ministries. Their heartwarming stories reveal the focus of New Life Ministries – to bring the love of Jesus to a lost world. These new born children into the Kingdom of God now spread the love of Jesus to their family, friends, and other nationals.
“I praise the Lord for rising up such a ministry through His servant Greg Gulley.”
Peter and Dawn Bonner
ABWE, Odessa, Ukraine
“We have had the opportunity to visit and participate in the New Life Camps that Greg Gulley has organized. We would like to take this time to let you know that we feel strongly that these are an amazing ministry in the country of Ukraine, and surrounding former Soviet Union countries. We would encourage you to consider supporting this ministry in any way that God may prompt you: prayer or financial.
“During these camps, Greg invites kids from Ukraine and neighboring countries who have shown that they have a relationship with Christ and have a desire to be discipled and grow in their relationship with the Lord. Then, during the camps, he provides intensive Bible study, training and discipleship. These camps are not your run-of-the mill camps: these kids study the Bible intently during their time at camp, it is not just a recreational camp. Also, during the camp time, these kids go out to orphanages and minister to other children. They are encouraged to utilize the talents God has given them for His service. A team of talented and Godly young adults is selected to minister in the orphanages and do outreaches at other times during the year, as well.
“Without these camps, there is no way these kids would receive this in-depth teaching and challenge to use their lives to glorify and serve God. I truly believe the opportunity to go to these camps changes the lives of these kids forever. Ukraine remains a very hopeless country in many ways, but this opportunity allows these kids to understand that they are a valuable part of God's family, and that they have a role to play on this earth serving Him.
“If you have questions that we could answer, feel free to contact us. We serve in Odessa, Ukraine, as missionaries with ABWE.”
